FRANKFURT (MNI) – The European Central Bank Tuesday allotted
E15.2958 billion in 35-day refinancing agreements (refis) at a fixed
rate of 0.75% in an effort to improve the overall liquidity position of
the euro area banking system.

The operation, which had no pre-set amount, attracted 26 bidders.
The refis will settle tomorrow and will expire on January 16.

–Frankfurt bureau. Tel: +49-69-720-142. Email: frankfurt@mni-news.com

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